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Word	Meaning	Advanced
interpreter	n: a person who translates spoken or written language from one language to another
cadet	n: a young trainee, particularly one who is training to become an officer in the military or a particular profession or organization
topic	n: a subject that is being discussed or written about
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
deaf	adj: lacking the ability to hear, or having impaired hearing; unresponsive or unaware of certain sounds or signals
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
graduated	adj: having received a degree from a school, college, or university; marked with or divided into levels or degrees
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
recruit	v: to persuade someone to work for a company; to find new members for an organization, the armed forces, etc.
strap	n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport
disqualify	v: to declare someone or something ineligible or unfit for a particular role or activity; to exclude or bar someone from participation in something
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
perpetuate	v: to make something continue or prevail for a long time
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound
compile	v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc.
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
corps	n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe
concurrent	adj: happening or existing at the same time; parallel or simultaneous
participate	v: to take part in something
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
commission	n: a formal instruction, command, or request given to a person or group; an official group of people entrusted by a government or other official body to control or enforce something
lieutenant	n: a deputy or subordinate officer; a military officer ranking below a captain; a naval rank or officer
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
profession	n: an occupation or vocation requiring advanced education or specialized training
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
unprecedented	adj: never having been seen, done, or known before
naturally	adv: as might be expected; by natural manners
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
grab	v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
transpire	v: to happen or be revealed
entail	v: to involve or require something as necessary, particularly as a consequence of a particular situation or action; to impose a burden or restriction on something
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
blacksmith	n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
combat	n: a fight or battle, usually between opposing military forces; an engagement in which opposing parties attempt to defeat each other by force
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
plethora	n: an overabundance or excess of something; a state of having too much of something
intelligence	n: the ability to learn, comprehend, or make judgments or conclusions based on reasons
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
lip-read	v: to understand speech by interpreting visual cues from the speaker’s lips, mouth, and facial expressions, often used by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing; (noun) the act of understanding or interpreting speech by observing the movement of a person’s lips
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
utilize	v: to use something for a practical purpose in an effective way
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
wand	n: a slender rod or stick, especially one used for magic or divination; a rod or staff carried by certain officials as a symbol of authority
primarily	adv: mainly
comprise	v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
prime	adj: main or most important; basic; (prime number, noun) a natural number greater than 1 that cannot be formed by multiplying two smaller natural numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 13)
minister	n: a person appointed to or a job of a head of a government department
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
captain	n: the leader of a group of people, especially who is in charge of a ship or aircraft
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
prosthetic	adj: of or relating to an artificial part of the body, such as a limb, a heart, or a breast implant
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
amputee	n: a person who has had an arm or a leg cut off
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
suicide	n: the act of killing yourself intentionally
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
eyesight	n: the ability to see; visual acuity or sharpness
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
moreover	adv: indicating that what follows is an additional or supplementary point; furthermore; in addition to what has been said before
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
array	n: a large group or collection of things or people, especially one that is impressive or attractive
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
finance	n: the management of money, credit, banking, and investments, especially by a government or commercial organization; the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets
medicinal	adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease
summarize	v: to give a brief statement of the most important facts or ideas about something
premise	n: a statement or proposition that is held to be true or from which a conclusion can be drawn
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
accommodation	n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
preface	n: an introduction or preliminary statement, particularly to a book or other written work, that provides context or sets out the author’s purpose or perspective
battalion	n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major
aback	adv: to be very surprised or shocked by somebody or something
initially	adv: at the beginning; at first
reaction	n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
jargon	n: specialized language or vocabulary used by a particular group or profession that is often difficult for outsiders to understand; language that is full of technical slang or obscure terms and is often used to obscure or confuse rather than clarify
progressive	adj: relating to or supporting development or advancement, especially social or political one
uniform	adj: always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences; (noun) the special set of clothes worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
lab	n: a workplace for the conduct of scientific research; a laboratory
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
acknowledged	adj: recognized or admitted as being true or valid
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
reluctantly	adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation
attend	v: to be present at an event, to go to a place
observer	n: a person who watches or notices someone or something but has no active part in it
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
drill	n: a tool or machine used for making round holes or driving fasteners; a training or practice
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
salute	v: to show respect or recognition for someone or something, often by making a gesture or performing an action; to greet or acknowledge someone in a formal or ceremonious way
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
dignity	n: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect; high office or rank or station
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
motivation	n: the reason or enthusiasm for acting or behaving in a particular way
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
duffel	n: a large cylindrical bag, usually made of cloth or canvas, used for carrying personal belongings, especially during travel or sports activities
chock-full	adj: completely filled or crowded with something; having no space or room for additional things
helmet	n: a protective covering for the head, worn for safety or as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress
ammunition	n: supplies, such as bullets or shells, used by armed forces
vest	n: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority
shovel	n: a tool with a handle and broad scoop or blade used for digging or moving Earth, coal, snow, or other granular materials
astonished	adj: extremely surprised and upset
privilege	n: a special right or advantage that only one person or group of people has, usually because they are rich and powerful in a society
garrison	n: a group of soldiers stationed to defend a town or fort
liability	n: a legal or financial responsibility or obligation
confusion	n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty
unfold	v: to open up or spread out something that is folded or rolled up; to reveal or disclose something that was previously hidden or unknown
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
helicopter	n: a type of aircraft that is capable of hovering in place and moving vertically, as well as flying horizontally; often used for emergency medical services, military operations, and transport in areas with limited access
tandem	n: a device or arrangement that allows two or more things to be connected or work together in a coordinated manner; a bicycle built for two people to ride in a line, with one behind the other
rot	v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually
forceful	adj: having or showing great strength or energy
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
exhilarate	v: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited; to fill with energy or a sense of euphoria
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
cadre	n: a group of trained and committed members of an organization or movement
pilot	n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
huddle	v: to crowd or press closely together; cuddle
mull	v: to think over carefully; to consider or ponder; to mix or stir thoroughly
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
bravo	n: an exclamation of approval, especially for a performer; an expression of appreciation, admiration, or encouragement
belong	v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place
sergeant	n: a rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces, typically above corporal but below staff sergeant or sergeant first class
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
awkward	adj: making you feel uncomfortable or embarrassed; causing inconvenience or difficulty
phase	n: any stage in a series of events, change, or development
tremendous	adj: very great in degree or extent or amount or impact; extremely good
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
sweat	n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress
bond	n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money
camaraderie	n: a feeling of trust and good fellowship among people who spend much time together
cohesive	adj: causing cohesion; bringing people or things together
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
reconnaissance	n: a preliminary survey or exploration of an area, usually done to gather information or intelligence; a military mission to observe an enemy’s activities and gather information
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
bunker	n: a concrete shelter or underground room, typically for storing ammunition or protecting people from enemy fire; a hazard on a golf course; a large container for storing fuel
navigation	n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
inspiring	adj: stimulating and motivating you to want to do something
epitome	n: a person or thing that is a typical or perfect example of a particular quality or type
mentor	n: a person who helps and advises a younger or less experienced person over time, usually at work or school
execute	v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc.
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
sprint	v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time
marksman	n: a skilled and accurate shooter, especially one who excels in shooting targets or hunting
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
award	n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement
proficiency	n: expertise or ability in a particular area or skill; skillfulness or adeptness in performing tasks or duties
badge	n: a small emblem or token worn as a symbol of belonging or rank, often used by law enforcement or military organizations
trek	n: a long and difficult journey, typically on foot
rucksack	n: a type of backpack or knapsack that is typically used for hiking, camping, or other outdoor activities, which has shoulder straps and a compartment for storing gear or personal items
sarcastic	adj: using irony and cutting language to mock, ridicule, or convey contempt; saying the opposite of what is meant in a mocking tone
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
refrigerator	n: an appliance or device used for preserving and cooling food and beverages by maintaining a low temperature within a closed compartment
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
athlete	n: a person who competes in one or more sports that involve physical strength, speed, or endurance
scar	n: a mark that remains on the skin after a wound has healed
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
joint	adj: shared, held, or made between two or more people; (noun) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
secretary	n: a person whose job is to deal with correspondence, keep records, and do administrative work for a company or organization
greet	v: to say hello to someone; to express welcome on meeting someone
admiral	n: a high-ranking naval officer commissioned to serve as commander of a fleet or naval station; the commander of a naval force or fleet; a naval officer of high rank
refrain	v: to avoid or stop doing something; to hold oneself back from an action
clarify	v: to make something, such as a statement or situation, less confusing and more understandable
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
gung-ho	adj: extremely enthusiastic and eager, often to the point of being reckless or overenthusiastic; marked by an unwavering commitment to a cause or mission
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
workout	n: a session of physical exercise or training
audit	n: an official inspection of the accounting procedures and records of business by a trained accountant or CPA that is independent of the subject; a methodical inspection or review of a specific condition or situation
empath	n: a person who can understand and share the feelings and experiences of others, often described as having a high degree of empathy
disappointment	n: the feeling of sadness, frustration, or dissatisfaction that arises when something does not live up to one’s expectations or hopes
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
unwavering	adj: not changing or becoming weaker in any way; remaining steadily fixed or resolute in purpose or commitment
policy	n: a set of rules, guidelines, principles, or procedures that govern decision-making or action, often used in the context of business or government; a course of action or plan of action adopted or followed by an organization or individual to achieve a goal or objective
citadel	n: a fortress, typically on high ground, used to protect and defend a city, town, or other strategic location
predicament	n: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
congressperson	n: a person who belongs to a congress, especially a member of the US House of Representatives; congressman (congressperson is used to avoid gender discrimination)
district	n: a part of a country or town, especially one with particular features
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
advocacy	n: the act of supporting or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often through public campaigning or lobbying
lobby	n: a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait; a group of people who try to persuade a politician, the government, or an official group to influence legislation
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something